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Live independently while your loved one is cared for in the same Ryman village.
A full life for Helen is one that is surrounded by family. When she first moved to the village, Helen’s husband John was being cared for elsewhere. Now that he is living at the same village, it brings Helen and … View moreLive independently while your loved one is cared for in the same Ryman village.
A full life for Helen is one that is surrounded by family. When she first moved to the village, Helen’s husband John was being cared for elsewhere. Now that he is living at the same village, it brings Helen and her family so much happiness and reassurance.
“All the family cried when he moved in. They were so happy because it was such a beautiful thing to have him close by.”
With so much on over the three-day weekend, we are spoilt for choice with ways to celebrate.
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Each Friday morning, editor Nick Barnett serves up your finest photos of your domestic friends. You’ll also receive exclusive content with pet-related stories and photos, as well as updates on the life of Riley, … View moreGet New Zealand’s cutest pets delivered to your inbox with Furry Friday.
Each Friday morning, editor Nick Barnett serves up your finest photos of your domestic friends. You’ll also receive exclusive content with pet-related stories and photos, as well as updates on the life of Riley, Nick’s own furry friend.
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Two commercial rooms are now available for rent at Amitabha Hospice. For three years we had a counsellor who was running her practice at Amitabha Hospice. Now this room is vacant, as well as the larger room next to it. A professional person could rent both rooms (one for treatment and one for … View moreTwo commercial rooms are now available for rent at Amitabha Hospice. For three years we had a counsellor who was running her practice at Amitabha Hospice. Now this room is vacant, as well as the larger room next to it. A professional person could rent both rooms (one for treatment and one for waiting). We are seeking a responsible, non-smoking tenant to run his or her professional practice. We think this quiet space with good off-street parking would best suit an Osteopath, Chiropractor, Counsellor, or Accountant. Please share this email with anyone who might be interested, and please contact us for more details.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.
Share your thoughts below (include Not For … View morePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.
Share your thoughts below (include Not For Print if you don't wish for your comments to be published)
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Anyone have safe swan plants. I have an over abundance of caterpillars and fast running out of plants to feed them with. Wet weather is keeping the wasps at bay, so not losing caterpillars at the normal rate. Had 3 butterflies hatch yesterday.
Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in … View moreMany high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.
Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7.
She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.
She said she had reflected on her own future. “This has been the most fulfilling five and a half years… View morePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7.
She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.
She said she had reflected on her own future. “This has been the most fulfilling five and a half years of my life,” Ardern said.
She made the announcement choking back tears.
A caucus vote will happen on Sunday for a new Party leader - and new Prime Minister. Grant Robertson told Ardern he would not be putting his name forward to be PM.
Ardern said her team were well placed to take the country forward and contest the next election.
“I am not leaving because I believe we can’t win the election but because I believe we can and will.”
She said there was no secret scandal behind her resignation. “I am human. We give as much as we can for as long as we can and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time.
“I am leaving because with such a privileged job comes a big responsibility. The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead - and also when you’re not.”
Ardern said she had the support of her family to continue - but they had also supported her decision.
Ardern said she was not leaving because it was hard.
“I know when I have enough left in the tank to do it justice.
“I would be doing a disservice to New Zealanders to continue.”
Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford is in the room for the press conference.
“To Neve, mum is looking forward to being there when you start school next year. And to Clarke, let’s get married.”
Ardern said caucus was surprised when she told them, but they understood.
“If I don’t have what it takes, I need to let someone else take on this job,” she said.
They could see she had given everything and did not begrudge her decision.
“As someone who always tried to be kind,” is how she would like New Zealanders to remember her.
Ardern would stay as an MP of Mt Albert until April to avoid the need for a byelection. She had no plans beyond that as yet, and was looking forward to spending more time with her family.
Jacinda Ardern’s full statement
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Being Prime Minister has been the greatest honour of my life and I want to thank New Zealanders for the enormous privilege of leading the country for the last five and a half years,” Jacinda Ardern said.
”With holding such a privileged role comes responsibility, including the responsibility to know when you’re the right person to lead, and also when you’re not.
”I have given my absolute all to being Prime Minister but it has also taken a lot out of me. You cannot and should not do the job unless you have a full tank, plus a bit in reserve for those unplanned and unexpected challenges that inevitably come along.
”Having reflected over summer I know I no longer have that bit extra in the tank to do the job justice. It’s that simple.
”I have spoken to the Governor-General this morning to let her know.
”In addition to our ambitious agenda that has sought to address long term issues like the housing crisis, child poverty and climate change, we also had to respond to a major biosecurity incursion, a domestic terror attack, a volcanic eruption and a one in one hundred year global pandemic and ensuing economic crisis. The decisions that had to be made have been constant and weighty.
”I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the last five years in spite of the many challenges thrown at us. We’ve turned around child poverty statistics and made the most significant increases in welfare support and public housing stock seen in many decades.
“We’ve made it easier to access education and training while improving the pay and conditions of workers. And we’ve worked hard to make progress on issues around our national identify - I believe that teaching our history in schools and celebrating Matariki as our own indigenous national holiday will all make a difference for years to come.
”And we’ve done that while responding to some of the biggest threats to the health and economic wellbeing of New Zealanders, arguably since World War Two.
”The Labour team are incredibly well placed to contest the next election. They are the most experienced team in the country and have shown they have the skills necessary to respond to whatever comes their way.
”I’m not leaving because I believe we can’t win the election, but because I believe Labour can and will win it. We need a fresh set of shoulders for the challenges of both this year and the next three.
”As to my time in the job, I hope I leave New Zealanders with a belief that you can be kind, but strong, empathetic but decisive, optimistic but focused. And that you can be your own kind of leader - one who knows when it’s time to go.”
Election date announced
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Ardern also announced this year’s election will be on Saturday, October 14.
The PM announced the date at the Labour Party caucus retreat at Napier.
Ardern also ordered her ministers to consider which reform areas should be the priorities for the year over the summer - and which should be scrapped as Labour moves to try to wipe some controversial policies off its plate.
The first Cabinet meeting of the year will be next Wednesday, after MPs visit Ratana on Tuesday.
The Labour caucus is in Napier, where National is also having its caucus retreat two kilometres away. Media are usually invited in for Ardern’s opening remarks to the caucus - but this year the venue was closed to media until before her standup. MPs discussed election strategies in the morning session.
That was prompted by concerns the venue was not soundproof, and the party did not want the discussions overheard.
This morning National Party leader Christopher Luxon unveiled his reshuffle, including significant promotions for both former leaders Judith Collins and Todd Muller.
Muller has been promoted into the shadow Cabinet and secured the agriculture portfolio and climate change. Judith Collins has been promoted to the front bench - at 10. She was previously at the tail end of the shadow Cabinet, and has announced her intention to stand again in 2023, getting re-selected as the candidate in her Papakura seat.
Luxon’s fellow first-term MP Penny Simmons has also squeaked into the shadow Cabinet at 20.
Labour’s retreat will wind up with a dinner tonight while National has a second day of meetings tomorrow.
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